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Homeostasis
Homeostasis
Component Function
Monitor detects a change in variable
Co-ordinating centre receives a message from the monitor. directs
a response via a regulator.
Regulator carries out the response initiated by the co-
ordinating centre
The hypothalamus
Part of the brain
Normal Hypothalamus
body sends a message
temperature to blood vessels
Responses:
Skin blood vessels will dilate
Sweat glands will produce perspiration
Responses:
Skin blood vessels will constrict
Skeletal muscle will contract rapidly (shivering),
increasing metabolism
Smooth muscle around hair follicles will contract,
producing goosebumps